Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

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Pentax

smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF

Sigma

12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Specification comparison
Spec	smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF	12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Brand	Pentax	Sigma
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	12-24mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/4.0
Blades	8	9
Format	aps-c	full-frame
Groups	11	11
Af motor	screw-drive	HSM
Elements	13	16
Weight g	430	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Diameter mm	88.0	102.0
Min focus m	0.3	0.24 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.12	0.2
Length mm	n/a	131.5

Pentax smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL IF

A constant f/4 wide zoom for Pentax APS-C bodies. It weighs about 430 g and takes 77mm filters.

Pros

Constant f/4
77mm filters
Close focus 0.3 m
Sharp

Cons

APS-C only
Screw-drive AF
No stabilization

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

The Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4 for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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